Of course, a lot of businesses want to reach students, so I funded the magazine by selling advertising. I sold something like… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Do not be embarrassed by your failures, learn from them and start again. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
... Our first priority should be the people who work for the companies, then the customers, then the shareholders. Because if the… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I believe a great company, whether improving a sector or creating a new one, needs to have an excellent product or service… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
As much as you need a strong personality to build a business from scratch, you also must understand the art of delegation. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
One thing is certain in business, you and everyone around you will make mistakes. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
To launch a business means successfully solving problems. Solving problems means listening. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
You can't run a business without taking risks. The brave may not live forever - but the cautious do not live at… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
The entrepreneurs who succeed usually want to make a difference to people’s lives, not just their own bank balances. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
To be successful, you have to be out there, you have to hit the ground running, and if you have a good… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
However small a company, its founders should try to expand people's opportunities and choices. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Having colleagues nearby, whether at the beach or in a crypt, means the ideas are always flowing — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
When we launched a new company, I reviewed the ads and marketing materials and asked those presenting the campaign to read everything… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I never wanted to be a businessman, I just wanted to change the world — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
When you are starting a business or going down any challenging endeavor, you are bound to encounter challenges. You are going to… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
It's a common misconception that money is every entrepreneur's metric for success. It's not, and nor should it be. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I find it very difficult to think of mistakes; not that I don't make any but because I was brought up to… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
If you create something that makes a difference in people's lives, you are likely to become a business success as well — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I have always believed that personal relationships are vital in business and that people should be directly accountable for their actions. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Failing can provide invaluable lessons and making mistakes and experiencing setbacks is part of the DNA of every successful entrepreneur. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
The first thing to look for when searching for a great employee is somebody with a personality that fits with your company… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
A generation ago, the image was that you had to trample everyone else down to succeed; but I don't believe that makes… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Business is the force of change. Business is essential to solving the climate crisis, because this is what business is best at:… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
When something doesn't go exactly to plan, money is tight or a business is struggling - see it as a challenge rather… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Once a changemaker, always a changemaker but only a few swim against the tide. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Lavish praise on people and people will flourish; criticize people and they'll shrivel up. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I've used the Phoenix Centrifuge to replicate what the body's going to go through on the flight up. I've also done some gravity tests… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
As an adventurer...I try to protect against the downside. I make sure I have covered as many eventualities as I can. In the end,… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I will work day and night to avoid failure, but if I can't, I'll pick myself up the next day. The most important thing… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Tough times are inevitable in life and in business. But how you compose yourself during those times defines your spirit and will define your… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
All successful people - not just entrepreneurs - have got things wrong over and over again before finding the right solution. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
We have the enormous opportunity in our hands to make a positive difference for business, people, and the planet. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I'm a great believer in life to saying yes and not saying no, and hopefully making people smile and just having fun in life. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Business leaders take things far too seriously, and forget that most of the time people spend in their lives is at work, and it… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I love the freedom of movement that my phone gives me. That has definitely transformed my life. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image